On this discussion on springs - im getting ready to restore a 69Z...car came partially assembled - however im going to start over. It has new springs in the front and the back - however I don't know anything about them. Car was started back in 1980 and im thinking it has higher lift springs in the front and rear, but do not have any definitive idea. Motor is currently out of the car as well.

Im thinking instead of gambling on the fact these springs COULD BE correct, I should go for a new set from Camaro Specialities....right thinking?? or can I tell once I get them out if they are correct, orig or some replacements? Appreciate the thoughts....

PS - this was a very good thread and I lover the idea of the shark coating.....those results are fantastic!

From the above pics - it is hard to tell - and from what I can see, there is a difference in the loop area at the rear of the spring, where the shackle mounts...orig has more of an arch. Having said that - I think the look is right on and most importantly - if they have the right height!

Im temped to get a set fronts and backs from Bob. Does he have any special discounts etc going on for the holiday?

From the above pics - it is hard to tell - and from what I can see, there is a difference in the loop area at the rear of the spring, where the shackle mounts...orig has more of an arch. Having said that - I think the look is right on and most importantly - if they have the right height!

Im temped to get a set fronts and backs from Bob. Does he have any special discounts etc going on for the holiday?

Not sure about any sales, but call him up. Have you checked out his website to see what he stocks. From what I recall he does not have pictures on his site, but if you call him he will get you sorted. To my knowledge he is the only one with the higher quality leaf springs, that are that close to original. Notice how mine are untouched and quite dark in colour compared to a lot that you will see on restored cars. I left mine in the same finish they were when shipped.

yes, I like the look of yours......have u order front coils from him as well.....I got a set from JM and they were black powdercoated which I was not happy with but I did not ask up front....I like to get a natural steel frnt set as well if possible from him

yes, I like the look of yours......have u order front coils from him as well.....I got a set from JM and they were black powdercoated which I was not happy with but I did not ask up front....I like to get a natural steel frnt set as well if possible from him

My front coils are from Lloyd's car. I just sand blasted them and painted them with a very light coat of cast blast. I didn't leave them bare metal as I didn't want them to rust. From what I can tell my coils look like most of the restored cars as all as the springs for sale at Heart Beat City.

Then your coils are NOS xxxx720 springs which were put in Lloyds car a few years ago. It had GM marked 725 Big Block springs in it when it was purchased, (obviously for weight shift to the rear in drag racing) and rode like a buck board.

If these are the springs which were in the car upon Lloyd's purchase then they are correct NOS GM springs for a 69 Z28 and as stated have no more than 3 years of compression set into them. I have the Big Block 725's here.

If these are the springs which were in the car upon Lloyd's purchase then they are correct NOS GM springs for a 69 Z28 and as stated have no more than 3 years of compression set into them. I have the Big Block 725's here.